Bloomberg Commercial Director Expands Remit

NEW YORK: Lindsey Oliver is to take on an expanded role at Bloomberg Television, serving as commercial director in charge of distribution for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Oliver continues to report to Brian Martinez, Bloomberg Television’s head for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. She will add to her current responsibilities for Europe, Africa and the Middle East and oversee marketing and distribution for Asia, effective immediately. Oliver joined Bloomberg Television in January 2009. She previously served as commercial director at Al Jazeera International, as well as CNBC Europe.

"Lindsey has made tremendous strides in securing new distribution for Bloomberg Television, helping us grow to the largest business network in the region of Europe, Africa and the Middle East," said Martinez. "She also played a key role in helping us partner with a local operator in Turkey. With her newly expanded duties overseeing Asia, she will allow us to make even greater strides in striking new distribution deals and gaining a greater global footprint."